Tag: Currency markets
Syria devalues its local currency against the U.S. dollar
BEIRUT — Syria devalued the official price of its local currency on Thursday two days after the central bank governor was sacked, state media...
Turkish lira plummets after Erdogan fires central bank chief
ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish currency plummeted against the U.S. dollar on Monday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fired the central bank governor over...
‘We are hungry’: Lebanese protest worsening economic crisis
BEIRUT — Outraged protesters returned to the streets of Lebanon's capital Tuesday, blocking roads with burning tires and garbage containers as the currency continued...
Burning tires: Lebanon’s protesters send dark, angry message
BEIRUT — It’s an expression of anger but also of helplessness: Anti-government protesters in Lebanon are burning tires to block key roads, releasing dense...
Syrian pound hits record low as economic crisis worsens
BEIRUT — The Syrian pound hit a record low Wednesday just days before the Arab country marks the 10th anniversary of a conflict that...